Can Good Government and First Amendment Groups Win Back the Public Trust?
It’s clear, with the charges against noted campaign finance advocate Leland Yee, that good government and campaign finance reform groups that gave him awards have lost the public’s trust. I call upon them need to take steps to win it back. It’s also clear that, given Yee’s strong support among First Amendment advocates, press freedom […]
Local and State Politics Will Spark LA’s New Newspaper
Increasing the voices of political diversity is one of the missions of California’s newest newspaper, the Los Angeles Register. Did I just write that a new newspaper is opening in this digital age? The owners of Freedom Communications, publishers of the Orange County Register and other newspapers, launched their swim against the tide Wednesday when […]
Leon Panetta’s Recipe For Good Governance Is To Remember Who You Work For
Three months into 2014 and three California State Senators have had brushes with the law. Needless to say, public confidence in elected officials is shaken. It’s understandable, but like any setback in life, it’s also an opportunity to reflect and change for the better.
Boeing Provides a Spark to the Economy
A job is like a fire, providing energy, light, heat and sustenance to the life of the person who holds the flame. It illuminates the vision ahead to see a brighter future of caring for oneself and our families. Last week, the Los Angeles region received the promise of many more lights with The Boeing […]